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Champaign-Urbana
Serving Champaign, Urbana, and Savoy, IllinoisVol. 1, No. 28
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Parkland College sets Veterans Day ceremony for Nov. 11

Schools desk
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026In the Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 edition
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CHAMPAIGN - Parkland College invites the public to its 2026 Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11, according to a Nov. 5 newsroom notice. Guests may gather at 11 a.m. at the Shapland Student Commons in the Student Union to honor U.S. military members and veterans.

The program includes the National Anthem sung by Brandon Miller, the Pledge of Allegiance led by Parkland advisor and Navy veteran Tony Hooker, a welcome from President Pam Lau, and recognition of campus veterans by Admissions Associate and Navy veteran Maurice Taylor. Parkland alumnus and Army veteran Robbie Walker is the featured speaker, with a moment of silence and Taps; Hooker will close the ceremony.

Source: Parkland College newsroom, Veterans Day ceremony notice (Nov. 5, 2026).

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